CURACAO IS UNREAL! | Ultimate Curacao Travel Guide & Best Things To Do!

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The creator provides a comprehensive travel guide to Curacao, an island in the ABC group located near South America. The video details various activities, primarily focusing on the west coast, which contains a high concentration of beaches. The creator highlights specific locations such as Playa Piscado for swimming with sea turtles, Gro Canip for snorkeling, and Tugboat Beach for exploring a sunken shipwreck under an oil rig. Beyond beaches, the guide covers visiting the capital city of Willemstad to see Dutch colonial architecture, spotting wild flamingos at a sanctuary, and exploring the natural attraction known as the Water Hole. The creator also reviews accommodation options, ranging from the luxury Bowaza Luxury Resort to the mid-tier Curacao Marriott Beach Resort. To conclude, the video offers essential travel advice, emphasizing the necessity of renting a car to avoid expensive taxis, the convenience of using credit cards, and the importance of completing a digital immigration card in advance. The creator notes that the island is safe and the tap water is high quality and safe to drink.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is hands down the best beach in the entire country.

I never thought I could swim with sea turtles without a tour, but you can right here in Curisowl.

Tugboat Beach is one of the coolest things that I've ever done, so make sure to put it on your list.

Curisowl is easily one of my favorite places that I've ever visited.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Rent a car for your vacation as it is the easiest and most affordable way to get around the island.

✓Fill out the digital immigration card for foreigners in advance of your trip to skip the line at customs.

✓Bring a reusable water bottle to save money and drink the local water, which is safe to drink.

✓Check online at the type of plugs used in Curacao and get an adapter if needed.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barrier — English is widely spoken, and locals are well-versed in speaking with a variety of visitors.

Currency and payment — Caribbean guilders are the official currency, but many establishments accept USD and credit cards.

Safety — Curacao is one of the safest countries in the Caribbean; exercise normal precautions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Curacao?

QWhere should I stay in Curacao?

QIs Curacao safe?

QWhat travel tips should I know before visiting Curacao?

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